Opinion
Welcome to the home of expert equestrian opinion on the Horse & Hound website. Below are the latest thoughts of our columnists, whose views are published in Horse & Hound magazine each week.
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Richard Davison calls for extra steps to ensure riders suspended for horse abuse change their training methods
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Why did the FEI’s horse abuse case against Andrew McConnon fall apart? Pippa Cuckson investigates...
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‘The habits we form today will shape the success we enjoy tomorrow,’ says Adam Cromarty
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Let’s make it a 2026 resolution to help at least one person get into the show ring, says H&H’s Bethan Simons
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‘Some of the best horses were, quite frankly, underwhelming early on,’ says Anna Ross reflecting on how good training can pay off
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Huge crowds at race meetings over the Christmas period is great news for the sport, says Davy Russell
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‘The crowd carried me round the course in the grand prix,’ says John Whitaker as he reflects on London International
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‘Even when you see the end coming, it doesn’t make it any easier’ – Carl Hester shares his special memories of Valegro and Uthopia
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‘Why can’t our national showjumping champion have a crack at Hickstead’s King George,’ asks Carmen Edwards
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*Opinion*: Why I believe horse sport can learn a thing or two from Formula 1
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Pammy Hutton calls for ‘an X Factor-type operation for equestrian sport’
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Graham Fletcher calls for a ‘new British-Irish championship’ to give riders in both countries ‘a much-needed boost’
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‘A tough little mare who has become a serious horse in her own right’: Kim Bailey on Fighting Fifth winner Golden Ace
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‘It’s time to make people curious about dressage by showing its beauty when done well’, says Laura Tomlinson
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‘Showjumping courses in Europe encourage forward riding – why don’t builders do that here in the UK?‘ asks Joe Fernyhough
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‘What are we waiting for?’ asks Carl Hester following the FEI General Assembly
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‘Britain once set the benchmark in top shows for others to follow, so what happened?’ asks Graham Fletcher
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‘The new generation of no-nonsense trainers are making their mark’, says Kim Bailey
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‘We need to be braver when celebrating our sport – and champion our heroes,’ says Anna Ross
